Novotel Cardiff Centre

4.0 star property

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Interior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4RT
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Located in Cardiff City Centre, Novotel Cardiff Centre is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium. This 4-star hotel has 138 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. David's - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prezzo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Bar - John Lewis - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. If you drive, self parking is GBP 24.00 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for GBP 30 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and laundry facilities.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and laptop-compatible safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a health club.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 24 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2,259 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 24.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Novotel Hotel Cardiff Centre
Cardiff Novotel
Hotel Accor Cardiff Centre
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel Cardiff
Novotel Cardiff Centre Wales
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel
Novotel Cardiff Centre Cardiff
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Novotel Cardiff Centre provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Cardiff Centre on Jun 21, 2026 start from $97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Novotel Cardiff Centre?

This hotel is situated in Cardiff City Centre within a short 20-minute walk of Cardiff Bay and also 16 minutes on foot from Principality Stadium. You'll also find Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Yes, secured parking is offered for GBP 24 per night. An electric car charging station is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this hotel.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have a casino?

No, Novotel Cardiff Centre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a full-service spa.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Cardiff Centre serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Elements.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Novotel Cardiff Centre for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Novotel Cardiff Centre?

The closest major airport to Novotel Cardiff Centre is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is 14.5 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is around 20.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Novotel Cardiff Centre that offer a balcony.

Novotel Cardiff Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, location and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the city .Clean rooms friendly staff and room was available to check in before 3pm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious rooms, centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Staff were very welcoming. Had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities were excellent - gym, pool, steam room, sauna, and spa pool. Staff are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious rooms, pool facilities great and bar lovely for a drink
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean and comfortable hotel, w great gym/pool/sauna
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location , friendly staff , the only disappointment was the Sauna was out of order
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Drayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were wonderful and friendly, room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the pool/gym was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean rooms clean Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Standard stay, comfortable and cclean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all okay, nothing outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My son and his partner stayed here for her birthday on the 13th of February, had a beautiful time, creating some really special memories. The staff were apparently amazing — welcoming, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout their stay. They especially appreciated the lovely play area for the baby, which made the visit even more enjoyable and relaxed. My son said he would highly recommend this hotel, even above some of the more expensive options in the area. Definitely give this one a go.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel w nice pool, gym and sauna!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Vivendhra

Very average hotel a little away from the city center
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice staff, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money w the health spa and gym.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

dubravka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing pool, great food, walking distance from the central railway station and the city center, 2 deli markets across the street. Super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huge room and comfy beds. All staff we spoke to were lovely and helpful. Was a bit noisy in the morning with people leaving their rooms etc...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Meris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms good size, clean and comfy bed. Pool area clean, jacuzzi a little cool but ok. Reception staff not the most welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff at reception were very polite and helpful. Rooms were a decent size with everything you needed and very clean. The negative is the pool which wasn't warm and the sauna and steam rooms were very small however, for the price you pay I would definitely return. Another negative is you cannot pay with cash.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025